Ever since I adopted the habit of more intentional shopping, I've found that when I do let myself browse I end up finding really quality pieces. (which is why I harp so much on intentional shopping- it works!)

Things I Loved In November (And A Blogmas Announcement)

Is it just me or was November just a blip on the radar? In any case, I discovered a few things I loved this month!

What Kae Wore | Thanksgiving

I had forgotten what my Thanksgiving outfit plans were until I looked in my Notes app & remembered I had written it down. Props to me for being a list person? 

Why Retail Is Changing

It’s long been known that consumers are no longer shopping retail, especially millennials & gen x. Whilst we value.. Value, we no longer have the resources to pay the retail price. Like, girl’s gotta eat, ya know? We’re constantly on the hunt for a deal, contrary to er, older generations who blame everything on millennials. (rant for another day?)

Things I Own That I'd Give As Gifts

Comin' at you with the first gift guide of the year and I can't even take credit for the theme. I've seen it floating around in blog world and thought it was a cool idea. 

Think of it as one of those tags that we used to do- you know, 'the gift guide tag' or whatever. Fun! 

Here's Exactly How To Be A Savvy Shopper

Let's face it, shopping can be a daunting task, especially if you don't have a game plan. Don't get me wrong, I love a good leisurely shopping trip, but it's nothing if you're not being a savvy shopper. Even if you're not an expert, it ~is~ possible to shop smartly. 

The Outfits I've Been Wearing On Repeat

Well hi! It's been a minute. If you follow me on IG you know that I took a break last week to be with family after my sweet grandmother passed away. 

Definitely a bittersweet trip, but I'm ready to dive back into content! Earlier in the season I shared my autumn outfit formula, and I think the looks I've been reaching for have been staying true to it for sure.

Take a look for yourself! 

What To Wear On Thanksgiving: 2019 Edition

Last year's look 

There's a meme that goes around every year, around three weeks prior to Thanksgiving, that goes something like "Thanksgiving is three weeks away, y'all got your outfits you're gonna wear to the living room yet?" And you know what?

YES I DO,  THANK YOU V MUCH.

November 2019 Mood Board

{images via pinterest}

I'm always thrilled when November rolls around because we're getting into the nitty gritty of autumn, drinking apple cider & PSLs on  the daily.

PLUS there's Thanksgiving and the fact that Christmas creeps closer each day. For some this might be torture to think about, but I thrive on this season!

The Edit | Autumn/ Winter Weddings

Figuring out what to wear to a summer wedding is fairly simple. You can pick a maxi dress or a sundress, or pretty much any kind of dress. You can layer if you need to but not have to worry about being too cold or looking seasonally inappropriate. But dressing for a wedding past September can get a little more tricky.

How much layering is too much? What can you wear with a blazer? 

Print Mixing Inspo

Print mixing is one of my favorite ways to experiment in my style. It's a risk for sure, but done well can be be so chic & put together. 

Here are a few of my favorite inspirations for mixing prints this autumn:

What They Wore | Taylor Swift Free People Dress

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Taylor Swift is the queen of fall outfits. She knows how to dress for the season (maybe it was all that time she spent in New York) and she runs with it. 

Your New Fave Clothing Line Has All Your Fall Essentials

There’s only a handful of celebs & influencers that I will drop everything for & buy whatever they do- and Becca Tilley is one of them. 

Four Pop Culture Inspired Costumes That Are Halloween Hits

I would say that pop culture inspired costumes have become one of the most- if not the most- popular genres in recent years for October 31st. For good reason too: they're (for the most part) easy, highly recognizable and super fun to put together & wear. 

I've pulled together four costumes that are sure be Halloween hits- and won't break the bank.

Pink + Red Is Having A Moment

Once upon a time, pairing certain colors was considered less than flattering. & pink and red was definitely one of those combinations.

October '19 Mood Board

What Kae Wore | Dior Exhibit

The Things I Loved In September

"It's time for another favorites!" Words that OG youtube/ blogs know well, & words I haven't spoken in a MINUTE.

The See Kae Style Podcast

When I decided to take a step back from the blog to focus on writing, I started feeling like something was missing. 

I'd been toying with the idea of a podcast for a minute (& even did a lifestyle episode last year and promptly decided I had no idea what I was doing and that was that) and realized I should be doing an extension of the blog if I were to do one.

Here's Why I Started Writing About Fashion (& Why I Continue)

In my time on the internet, I've gone through many a transition. 

The Edit | Fall's Best Dresses

Dresses in the autumn are always some of my favorites.

Sure, sun dresses are cute and flirty, but autumn/winter dresses bring long hemlines & different fabrics in cuts that can be layered and mixed and matched and led in new directions & still somehow turns into an outfit.

Style Psychology | Showing Up For Yourself Through Style

As if I haven't harped into you enough about how presenting your best self through style changes everything outwardly, we're now talking about how it changes you inwardly. (is it just me or is that one of the weirdest words? I digress) 

What does showing up for yourself through your style mean? What does it look like?

This Outfit Formula Will Be My Fall Uniform

I've just gotten a new sweater as part of a haul, & I'm desperately clawing through my closet trying to find any bottoms that will do so I can take photos for a try-on haul. (link post) I grab a pair of jeans and voila.

My new favorite outfit formula is born.

Four Autumn Trends You Need To Know About

Autumn is perhaps my favorite season to write about fashion-wise. Between the sweaters, knitwear, over the knee boots, and pretty much everything else we wear this season, it’s as much fun dressing for as writing about. 

THE BLAZER EDIT

September '19 Mood Board

{images via pinterest}

The changing of the seasons is always an interesting time, and when it comes to the summer/autumn transition it's one of my personal favorites.

How I'm Falling Back In Love With Jeans

Last year I wrote a post on why I didn't wear jeans anymore. Whilst I still have some of those same feelings, (I don't care who you are, jeans will never be comfortable) I wanted to get back to wearing them sometimes. After all, what's a good square neck shirt if not paired with some denim?  

Four Things From ASOS Outlet New In

I’ve talked about how I’m really trying to lessen my clothing buying and save the major purchases for (mostly) seasonal, and lucky for you lot (& okay, me) it's almost autumn. It's been a minute since I've browsed the 'new in' on ASOS (the outlet has been the object of my affection as of late) but I always seem to find quite a few gems.

How Blogging Changed My Thoughts On Fashion

One of my biggest influences has always been fashion. The playing of trends and patterns and creating new outfits inspires me, as well as the whole of fashion. I'm continually wanting to learn fresh things in the industry and I started blogging so I could teach y'all what I learned. 

So has blogging changed my perception of fashion & style at all? 

The Edit | It’s Almost Autumn & Here’s What I'm Wearing This Season

Fashion is always a season ahead, so sue me if that means I am too.

There’s something about digging into your wardrobe each season, seeing what kind of pieces you’re in need of and making room for them, and autumn is one of my favorite seasons to dress for.

Must Have Pleated Number

I've added yet another dress to the collection, this one a gorgeous pleated floral number I recently picked up from Target. 

Three Wardrobe Staples To Take You Into Autumn

I know August has just begun but let's face it- it's time to start getting in the autumnal mindset and thinking about transitional wardrobe pieces. 

As much as I believe in shopping seasonally, I think it's also smart to look through your wardrobe and see what can be used to transition into the new season. Whilst there are many a piece you can use transitionally, I've rounded it down to three that can be styled in a number of ways. 

What Kae Wore | A Week In Outfits

I love a good 'week in outfits' post and lately I've been drawing a lot of inspo from Emily's version. I did one of these at the beginning of summer for summer appropriate workwear, and now I'm back with more of what I wear during a typical work week.

August '19 Mood Board + Letter From The Editor

{images via pinterest}

August is definitely the Sunday of summer, no? Days are getting the tiniest bit shorter and there's a crispness in the air that tells us autumn is near. 

The Perfect Under $35 Late Summer Dress

The Problem With Fast Fashion

You may remember the post I did awhile back covering tips on how to shop sustainably (you can read it here) & I talked a bit about the issues with fast fashion, but I wanted to go more in depth today. For a long time I ~kind of~ knew about things happening but turned a blind eye because after all, I'm just one person. 

How much could I really affect things? 

Why Fashion Rules Don't Matter

You remember the ~rules~ of fashion. "Don't wear white after labor day!" "Don't mix prints!" "Only wear what's right for your body type!"

Whilst the latter is important in some scenarios, for the most part the rules we used to preach about fashion are outdated and kind of ridiculous. 

My Favorite Way To Style Dress Shorts

If half of my summer (year round?) wardrobe consists of dresses, the other half consists of shorts. Mostly of the denim variety, but I do love a good dress short. 

The Future Of SKS

Before I go any further, I should ease your mind (or disappoint you?) by saying I'm not abandoning the blog. At this point it's become a part of me, and even should it one day drift it'll stay up for archive, I'll make sure of it. 

Style Psychology | Why We Feel Obligated To Buy Outfits For Every Occasion

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Inspiration can strike at the weirdest times, as was the case when I got the inspiration for this post. It all started with a meme. 

My Top Nordstrom Rack Picks

Ah, July. You got your fireworks, your free slurpee day, and the Nordstrom Sale, which is basically Christmas 2.0 in blogger world. 

The thing is, I'm never interested in the sale because A) I don't have a card so no early access= lots of the good stuff is sold out afterwards, & B) because I mostly shop the Rack.

What They Wore | Jane The Virgin Tie-Front Cutout Dress

{Jane photo via Worn On TV)

The latest episode of JTV (before tonight!) had me CAPTIVATED by a specific dress Jane wore. Cutout so it almost looks like a two piece, tie in the front and in the best color stripes. 

"I gotta find this dress," I thought, and so I came up with What They Wore because obviously I wanted to share my findings with you. & yes WTW is a play on What Kae Wore. Sue me.

Let me know if you want more of this!

The Biggest Thing I've Been Doing For My Anxiety

Comin' at you with a non-style post today, huh? I like to catch you off guard. 

When it comes to my anxiety there is a lot of up & down, and I've found a pretty good balance of coping methods over the years. Breathing, chatting with a friend, writing, having a bath... you get the gist. A few years ago I found that working out seemed to help, but I was never super consistent. 

This Instagram-able Dress Is Only $25

Dresses have become such a steady part of my wardrobe that they’re now the go to when making a new clothing purchase, and I was instantly drawn to this piece. 

What Kae Wore | Vacay

Vacation WKW posts are some of my favorite to write because I like finding out what people are wearing on trips, so obviously I like sharing what I wear on them. 

This trip I failed a tiny bit and didn’t snap a couple of the days, but THAT’S OKAY. You’ll get the gist of it. My goal with this travel wardrobe was comfort whilst staying true to my style. As usual, dresses were very involved. 

July '19 Mood Board + Letter From The Editor

{photos via pinterest}

Tips & Tricks For Fitting All Your Clothes Into A Carry On

I started traveling with only a carry on a few years ago, when I wanted to 'stick it to the man' & not pay for a checked bag. Plus, I have a crazy fear of my luggage getting lost (it happens too often, people!) so I'm determined. 

Though it may seem impossible, fitting everything into a carry on can be done, and trust me when I say you feel a sense of 'I can do anything!' once you get it down. 

These are the tricks I swear by: 

The Biggest Thing I Learned During My Twenty Fourth Year

Ah, the birthday post. They come around every year, much like my women's day posts and like those posts, I write with a sense of sentimentality (I am a Cancer, after all) and it's big this year, as I'm hitting twenty five. Officially mid-twenties, (or I've already been in it, according to some of my google search) officially five years until I hit my thirties. 

The Fourth of July Edit

While some people tend to go overboard with the patriotics on the Fourth of July, I do love a good red white & blue ensemble.

How To Create A Travel Wardrobe

Putting together a travel wardrobe is one of the most important parts of packing for a trip. It is what you wear, after all, and it could set the whole mood of the trip. You want to be efficient (especially if you're trying to get it all on a carry on, which we'll talk about soon) and cohesive. 

So how do you do it?